With its Colour Selection study at the ISH
2019, Pop up my Bathroom proved it has its finger on the pulse. The VDS communication campaign was taken up by
the entire industry – and the essentials have now been published in the form of
a trend book.

This summer is a hot one. We’re desperate
to cool off – in the sea, a crystal-clear mountain lake or the sauna. Sauna? That’s right –
because if you want to cool down, there’s nothing like working up a sweat first.

Furniture made of solid wood create a
cosy, homely atmosphere – even in the bathroom. To ensure that the fluctuations in temperature and humidity prevailing here
do not disturb the natural wood furniture, they should be treated with an
environmentally friendly water-based paint, oils or waxes.

The terminus
lifestyle has moved into the bathroom. The feel-good factor should apply also
to the former function room. With two of its collections, Hülsta wants to
connect the bathroom with the other living areas.

At ISH in
Frankfurt, Germany, Alape has showcased dish basins with two new surfaces:
“Terra” captivates with its matt powdery novelty surface and finely coordinated
pastel colour nuances while “Aqua” has a transparent surface reminiscent of
glass and dark rich blue and green hues.

At ISH 2019
Dornbracht presented AquamoonATT – a multi-sensory water experience for
bathroom and spa. Automatic choreographies of water, flow modes, light and
fragrance should provide an individual moment of bliss.

Twenty-three years ago, Duravit and Phillipe Starck
started a partnership that led in some groundbreaking products. In 2019 is the
turn of a new shower toilet generation: the SensoWash Starck f in the versions
Plus and Lite.

Colour harmonies are possible
in all colour ranges. What’s important when it comes to designing a
bathroom is that one colour sets the tone while three to four others are used
to underpin the harmonious impression.

The “Pure Salt Garonda” is an adults-only hotel at
Playa de Palma, Mallorca, is a perfect setting for a spot of relaxation. The free-standing Happy D.2 bathtub by Duravit in the
rooms provides for relaxing breaks - with a unique view of the Mediterranean

The first requirement for successful colour design is to be precise with
any nuance. Colour plays a key role in ensuring that the interplay between
ceramics, wall paint, bathroom faucets and accessories is perceived as a
successful overall concept for the whole.